Mesquite, NV vs Pacifica, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $69,146). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 211). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 22,786 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Pacifica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
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D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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